“Fortnite” raises $ 144 million for relief efforts in Ukraine in a two-week campaign

Raise money through video games Fortnite And Microsoft’s Xbox has raised $ 144 million for organizations looking to help Ukraine.

Six weeks after the Russian invasion, millions of refugees fled to Ukraine, leaving the rest in dire need of basic supplies and shelter. The Epic Games brand confirmed this story on Twitter. “Our heartfelt thanks to all those who have joined us in supporting humanitarian aid to people affected by the war in Ukraine.

The funds will be donated to Direct Relief, the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations World Food Program and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Epic previously announced that all profits from the game, along with Microsoft, would be diverted to Ukraine for two weeks. The first day alone, it grossed $ 36 million, leading to the release of a remake. FortniteWhich is always a major event in the gaming world.

Why Epic Games is a private company, the numbers Fortnite It’s relatively difficult to make, but in mid-2020 the company claimed to have 350 million registered users. In the company’s latest legal battle with Apple, documents indicate Epic recorded over $ 9 billion in gaming revenue in 2018 and 2019.

The fundraising attempts followed a period when several tech companies (along with a significant number of public companies) withdrew from Russia in response to the invasion.

Indie game developers also teamed up to secure The Bundle for Ukraine, which offered nearly 1,000 titles for a $ 10 donation. This initiative raised $ 6 million.

Many thanks to everyone who joined us in supporting humanitarian assistance to people affected by the war in Ukraine.

With the Fortnite community and @XboxWe bought $ 144 million @DirectRelief @UNICEF, @WFP, @Refugees AND @WCKitchen. pic.twitter.com/lPAa8lmfJn

-Fortnite (@FortniteGame) April 4, 2022